A mother-of-four from Hurst Green has become the first ever Tandridge District Council resident to have a ready-made bedroom pod installed on her home.

By the time Amanda Weeks' children arrived home from school at 4pm on Tuesday (November 14), the new bedroom, which came pre-built on the back of a lorry and was put into place using a crane, was ready for her four-year-old son Tyler to use.

Installing the room, which came ready-fitted with electrical connections and heat, took about six hours.

Before the new room was installed Tyler, who has cerebral palsy, shared a room with his twin sister Millie - but the room did not have space for the equipment Tyler will need as he grows up.

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"That said, Charlie absolutely loves building and cranes so he's disappointed he wasn't here to see the big crane over our house.

"My neighbours and family think the new room is great news for my family - they've all been nearly as excited as I have been.

"This space will allow me to continue to care for my children in the home and community we love - it's a lovely area around here and the community really makes it a great place for families."

The pod came ready-built on the back of a lorry (Image: Grant Melton)

The bedroom, which is wheelchair-accessible and has been fitted downstairs next to the living room, cost about £26,000 to build and install. It has been entirely council-funded.

Tandridge District Council hopes to install more of the so-called "room pods" on other council properties in the future in a bid to avoid moving families who need more space away from their schools and workplaces.

The room was lifted over the house by a crane (Image: Grant Melton)

Councillor David Weightman, chairman of the council's housing committee, said: "We are thrilled to be able to provide such a time and cost-effective solution to help the Weeks family.

"The arrival of the bedroom pod is the first of its kind for the district and we are particularly pleased it will cause minimum disruption, but maximum benefit for Amanda and her children."

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